Polaris General recall: Movement may occur along the length of the power steering spline
- What's wrong
- it has been determined that the upper steering shafts on 2016-2017 GENERAL Vehicles may exhibit movement along the length of the power steering spline. In extreme circumstances this movement may ultimately result in separation of the shaft from the spline which may lead to the…
- What to do
- Contact a Polaris dealer to book the free repair. Polaris is releasing this Safety Bulletin for dealers to install revised steering shaft hardware with a higher torque and clamp-load specification.
What’s wrong
it has been determined that the upper steering shafts on 2016-2017 GENERAL Vehicles may exhibit movement along the length of the power steering spline. In extreme circumstances this movement may ultimately result in separation of the shaft from the spline which may lead to the loss of steering. This movement may ultimately result in separation of the shaft from the spline which may lead to the loss of steering
The fix
Polaris is releasing this Safety Bulletin for dealers to install revised steering shaft hardware with a higher torque and clamp-load specification.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1 Dec 2015 | 2 Aug 2017 | 13 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 30 October 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.